COLD SHOWERS

Mickael (sensational young discovery Johan Libéreau), a judo fanatic with working-class parents, has a pretty girlfriend named Vanessa (Salomé Stévenin of CLARA'S SUMMER), whom he has known all his life. Nouveau-riche Clément (popular French teen actor Pierre Perrier) also loves judo. An uneasy but powerful attraction begins as Clément helps Mickael lose a drastic amount of weight for an upcoming meet. Vanessa, at first wary of Clément, begins to enjoy his company. As part of a complex set of sacrifices and emotional revelations, the three teenagers begin an intimate encounter that leads to a life-changing sexual experience for all. The most affected is Mickael, who comes to realize that his obsession with sport may hide darker issues concerning his family and his place in the world.

Special Note
Johan Libéreau, the young lead in COLD SHOWERS is now starring in THE WITNESSES (Les Témoins), the next feature film from André Techiné (WILD REEDS, MY FAVORITE SEASON, etc) alongside Emmanuelle Béart, Michel Blanc, Julie Depardieu.

“French cinema at its best!”
Noah Cowan, TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

“An honest film about maturation and one boy's struggle to follow his dreams. Explicit, controversial, and thought-provoking!”
Svet Atanasov, DVDtalk

“(Cold Showers) will keep your interest from the first frame. It is a character driven piece about the boundaries between sex and friends. It explores the concept of sex crossing the boundaries of friendship creating havoc in the life of a boy in love. The acting is noteworthy and the visuals make it difficult to take your eyes off the screen. It would make a great stocking stuffer this year for anyone who loves movies!”
Jason Whitaker, GENERATION Q

“Profoundly affecting!”
Jason Buchanan”, ALL MOVIE GUIDE

“Erotically explosive!”
Eric Moore, Philadelphia International Film Festival

“Antony Cordier's stylish, serious look at 17-year-old working-class Mickael (Johan Libereau) shows this judo team captain anguishing over his gal pal since age 7 who's turned into his sexually adventurous lover.”
Bill Stamets, CHICAGO SUN-TIMES





Interview with Director in Toronto
Photo gallery
Widescreen
Scene selections
Coming attractions
Dolby 5.0 and 2.0 audio
Optional subtitles





2005 Cannes International Film Festival - Director's Fortnight
2005 Toronto International Film Festival
2005 Cinemania Film Festival
2006 Palm Springs International Film Festival
2006 Rendezvous with French Cinema
2006 Philadelphia International Film Festival